Prefix 303-261 — Denver, CO
The 303-261 prefix belongs to area code 303 and is anchored to the Denver rate center (CO). In NANP terms, the prefix — or NXX — determines the rate center a number is billed against.
Denver is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. For routing purposes it sits in LATA 656. Numbers here keep Mountain time.
Code-holder of record: QWEST CORPORATION (OCN 9636). The prefix is pooled: its ten thousands-blocks can be shared among several carriers, so different 303-261 numbers may be served by different companies.
Caller ID showing 303-261 is not proof the call came from Denver: spoofing and porting both detach numbers from their origin. To verify a caller, hang up and dial the organization's published number, and report suspicious calls to the FTC.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 303-258 | Denver | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 303-259 | Denver | AMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLC |
| 303-260 | Denver | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 303-262 | Denver | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CO |
| 303-263 | Denver | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CO |
| 303-264 | Denver | TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - CO |
FAQ
Where is 303-261 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Denver rate center in CO, area code 303. It is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 303-261 numbers?
QWEST CORPORATION holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 303-261 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Denver businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.